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Braun Paxette Identification

Started by Steve_s, Mar 01, 2011, 01:43 AM

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Waynemel

Mar 01, 2011, 01:43 AM Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 12:51 AM by smf_adm
I have picked up a Braun Paxette that seems a little unusual. At least my research has not turned up an image like this one.


 
It has a Prontor SVS shutter with interl

Steve_s

Mar 01, 2011, 06:52 AM #1 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 12:51 AM by smf_adm
Specification-wise it seems to match the Paxette IL on this page: http://www.ukcamera.com/classic_cameras/braun1.htm
 
The model variations of the Paxette range are very conf

Waynemel

Mar 01, 2011, 12:24 PM #2 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 12:51 AM by smf_adm
You might be right. I've seen this page before, but I was reading bright frame finder as being a larger viewfinder as on the much later models.
If you look at this chart, the IL has the higher top plate.
http://www.on-photos.net/appareils_anci

Steve_s

Mar 02, 2011, 07:38 AM #3 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 12:51 AM by smf_adm
You're right. 'L' appears to stand for Leuchtrahmensucher (=bright frame finder).
 
What about second-generation Paxette I, without a suffix. This site